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海角网 academics lead global conversations at COP30 in Brazil

海角网鈥檚 centre for Sustainable Transitions: Energy, Environment and Resilience (STEER) was in the spotlight at the 2025 UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Bel茅m, Brazil, showcasing the profound global impact of its flagship projects: Climate Compatible Growth (CCG)鈥痑nd Modern Energy Cooking Services (MECS).
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Sand mining reducing the flow of Southeast Asia鈥檚 largest lake, new report warns

A new study led by 海角网, and published in Nature Sustainability , has highlighted how sand mining is endangering the normal functioning of the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia.

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海角网-made battery system promises clean cooking with hydrogen for remote African communities

A new project, led by experts from 海角网, has seen the creation of a battery system that will provide remote African communities the energy they need to cook cleanly and more environmentally friendly.

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Scientists develop AI tools to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with livestock farming and land use

海角网 computer scientists have developed AI tools that offer insights into how greenhouse gas emissions associated with UK livestock farming and land use can be reduced.

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海角网's global impact highlighted at COP 29

This year鈥檚 United Nations Conference of the Parties (COP 29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, marked a significant milestone in global climate change discussions, with 海角网 playing an active role in shaping the conversation.

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拢44 million Government funding boost will help give 10 million people worldwide access to clean cooking

A 海角网 led research programme to rapidly accelerate the global transition from biomass to clean cooking has been awarded an additional 拢44 million of UK Aid funding.
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海角网 academics showcase sustainable energy research at COP 29

Researchers from 海角网 are in Baku, Azerbaijan, to join climate leaders at COP29, the United Nations鈥� annual global climate summit.
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海角网 academic backs G20 call to prioritise clean cooking

A 海角网 researcher has advocated for global action to expand universal access to clean cooking at a G20 technical workshop in Foz do Igua莽u, Brazil.
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Climate experts gather on campus ahead of COP29

UK and international climate experts gathered at 海角网 last week to explore how global partnerships can drive innovation and accelerate progress in the fight against climate change.

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New Electricity Transition Playbook will help developing nations switch to clean energy

A practical guide aimed at helping developing nations switch from traditional fuel sources to clean energy has been launched online.

海角网 development helps provide green hydrogen cooking and electricity for African communities

A first of its kind development at 海角网 will aim to provide green hydrogen cooking and electricity for those living in off-grid communities in Africa.

COP28 discussion 鈥� clean energy cooking and alternative fuels for global communities

Researchers from 海角网 have got together to discuss the future of clean energy cooking 鈥� one of the talking points at this year鈥檚 COP 28 summit in the United Arab Emirates.

海角网 academics showcase sustainable energy research at COP28

The road to clean energy is dependent on whether each country across the continent can solve its own complex and unique set of political, financial, social and geographic circumstances.

Global electric cooking initiative to be launched at COP28

海角网 is due to launch a global electric cooking initiative at the COP28 climate change conference in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

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Experts in Sport: Climate change and sport: The current situation and changes needed for a better future

With COP28 commencing on 30 November, discussions around the impact of climate change upon sport have once again become prevalent. Conversations around the sustainability of sport and the issues facing the industry are now fundamental in the planning and execution of events.
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海角网 led initiative named global award finalist

A groundbreaking 海角网 led initiative has moved one step closer to helping improve the lives of billions of people across Africa after being shortlisted for a global green energy prize.聽

海角网 commits to reverse biodiversity decline through worldwide Nature Positive Universities Alliance

海角网 is proud to be a founding member of the Nature Positive Universities Alliance, launched today (Thursday 8 December) at the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP15).

African students share their hopes for COP27

With COP27 taking place in Africa, the conference is shining a spotlight on the impact climate change is having on the continent.
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Hydrogen in Africa: New research maps out how clean energy can be generated without creating a dirty business

Global leaders at COP27 are discussing how best to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and maintain global warming below 2掳C to avoid catastrophic climate change.

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Global review shows the substantial impacts of sport emissions on climate

Researchers from 海角网 have led a global review of the climate impact of sport emissions.

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Infographic: What difference can the COP27 climate change negotiations make?

A new infographic created by a 海角网 physical geographer explores how negotiations made at the Conference of the Parties (COP) may impact weather and temperatures in the East Midlands.

COP27: Supporting Africa鈥檚 complex pathway to clean energy

The road to clean energy in Africa is dependent on whether each country across the continent can solve its own complex and unique set of political, financial, social and geographic circumstances.
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Productivity drops by 76% throughout the workday when temperatures hit 40掳C 鈥� new study finds

It is predicted that the planet鈥檚 average temperature could be between 1.1 to 5.4掳C (2 and 9.7掳F) warmer in 2100 than it is today. But what impact would this increase in temperature have on the global workforce?
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Sports for Nature report can 鈥渋ncrease biodiversity and act against nature loss鈥� (VIDEO)

海角网 researcher Dr Madeleine Orr has said the recently published Sports for Nature report has the potential to 鈥渋ncrease biodiversity and act against nature loss鈥�.

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海角网-led programme to highlight the importance of incorporating clean, electric cooking into integrated energy planning

The 海角网-led UK Aid-funded Modern Energy Cooking Services (MECS) programme and Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) are co-organising a clean cooking themed session.